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  Sokoto police arrest suspects for vandalism and cable theft in Bodinga LGA

The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested several individuals suspected of involvement in vandalism of electrical infrastructure and theft of cables in Bodinga Local Government Area. The arrests followed a complaint lodged on May 14, 2025, by Aminu Haliru, an The post Sokoto police arrest suspects [...]

Aviation sector adds $1.7 billion to Nigeria’s GDP — FAAN

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) reported on Friday that the aviation sector now contributes approximately $1.7 billion to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This was revealed by the Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, during a book The post Aviation sector adds $1.7 [...]

13-year-old Michelle Ibidapo wins 1,500m freestyle gold at National Sports Festival

Thirteen-year-old swimmer, Michelle Ibidapo, representing Team Oyo and a student of The Grange School, Ikeja, secured the gold medal in the 1,500-meter women’s freestyle event at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Michelle’s rise in the national The post 13-year-old Michelle [...]

Kaduna woman arrested for killing co-wife’s 3-month-old son with acid

A woman in Kaduna State, identified as Zaliha Shuaibu of Malari Village in Soba Local Government Area, has been taken into custody by the state police command in connection with the death of her co-wife’s three-month-old son. According to the The post Kaduna woman arrested for killing co-wife’s 3-month-old [...]

FG denies secret meetings, says defections won’t shield politicians from probes

The Federal Government has dismissed allegations that recent defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC) were linked to efforts by some politicians to evade prosecution, insisting that ongoing corruption investigations will continue regardless of party affiliation. Attorney-General of the Federation The [...]

  Airlines flying passengers without visas will be sanctioned – Interior Minister

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said that airlines airlifting passengers into Nigeria without a valid entry visa, landing, and exit cards would be penalised. Tunji-Ojo made the remarks at a stakeholders’ sensitisation programme on the implementation of The post Airlines flying [...]

Ibas urges tougher penalties for oil thieves to curb economic sabotage

The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has called for the effective prosecution of oil thieves to curb the rampant economic sabotage crippling Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The Administrator made the declaration while hosting the The post Ibas urges tougher penalties [...]

PAP Phase 2 leaders urge Otuaro to stay focused

Stakeholders of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) under the auspices of the Phase Two Camp Leaders have restated support for the Administrator of the programme, Dr. Dennis Otuaro. They expressed satisfaction with his remarkable achievements in the first year of The post PAP Phase 2 leaders urge [...]

Graduate employability: FUNAAB ranks 2nd best federal varsity in Nigeria

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has been ranked the second-best performing federal university in Nigeria for graduate employability in the 2025 Nigeria University Rankings, reflecting the institution’s focus on aligning academic programs with industry needs. The ranking, which [...]

Sit-at-home waning, police stations rebuilt in Southeast — Ribadu

National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has said that the influence of sit-at-home orders issued by terrorist groups in Nigeria’s Southeast is waning, citing recent security gains under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Ribadu made the statement during a presentation The post Sit-at-home waning, [...]